Maintenance​/Grounds Worker

The Maintenance Worker performs a variety of general maintenance, repair, and custodial duties to support the safe and effective operation of parish facilities. This role completes routine tasks, assists with basic repairs, and supports cleaning and event setup needs under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor or Operations Manager, depending on parish structure.

The Diocese of Orlando four core values lay the foundation for the work performed by employees:

• Authenticity:
  Conviction that God has called us to reflect exteriorly our inner life of faith in our daily living
• Respect:
  Affirms the dignity and uniqueness of each person.
• Courage:
  Inspired by this gift of the Holy Spirit, we proclaim and live the Word of God fearlessly and devotedly.
• Commitment:
  Individually and collectively, we are steadfast to the team and its purpose.

The duties and functions outlined herein are representative of the types of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this role. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Performs routine maintenance and minor preventive maintenance for buildings, equipment, and property.
• Provides general custodial and janitorial services, including cleaning, disinfecting, trash removal, restroom cleaning and restocking, and floor care (sweeping, scrubbing, vacuuming).
• Cleans and performs basic preventive maintenance on equipment, tools, and building systems.
• Maintains building interiors by cleaning and polishing furniture, fixtures, mirrors, and equipment; washing windows, counters, walls, and woodwork.
• Sets up and breaks down furniture and equipment for parish functions and events.
• Performs minor repairs, including painting, basic plumbing, electrical work, and other routine maintenance; services equipment when able and reports mechanical malfunctions requiring additional support.
• Cleans, maintains, and ensures proper use of tools and equipment.
• Identifies, reports, and addresses safety hazards and maintenance concerns.
• Monitors premises and reports unauthorized individuals or security concerns.
• Assists with general upkeep of parish facilities as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs grounds maintenance activities including mowing, edging, weed-eating, blowing, planting, and mulching.
• Performs shrubbery and tree maintenance activities, i.e., pruning limbs, shaping hedges, cutting branches.
• Operates and maintains groundskeeping equipment, including mowers, trimmers, blowers, and other tools, in a safe and effective manner.
• Maintains grounds to ensure cleanliness, safety, and environmentally appropriate conditions; identifies and reports maintenance or safety concerns.
• Ensures proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment, tools, and materials utilized; ensures adherence to principles and practices of safe use and operation of equipment, tools, and materials.
• Assists with maintaining irrigation systems.
• Removes trash by emptying trash containers; transporting materials to disposal area; recycling materials.
• Responds to and takes appropriate actions in the event of emergency or critical incidents to resolve, confine or otherwise prevent potentially injurious or hazardous conditions. Is aware of and reports any unauthorized person on the premises.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requires an appreciation and respect for the Catholic Church and its teachings. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the policies of the diocese.

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